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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 534.60 and 313.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 534.60 and 313.81 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 534.60 = 313.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/534.60 = 313.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 534.60 × 313.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 167,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,761.49/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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